If your next vacation brings you to Istanbul and you want to learn more about the city’s diverse history, the Topkapi Palace is one of the attractions that you don’t want to miss. Topkapi Palace history dates back to the year 1459, when the 23-year old sultan Mehmed II captured the Roman City of Constantinople, changed the name to Istanbul, and named it his new Ottoman empire.

The Topkapi Palace Turkey kept growing through the years to include luxurious living quarters, administrative offices, and interconnected courtyards. more…

If you’re looking for things to do in Daytona Beach, you can always add surfing to the list. While Florida isn’t as renowned as Hawaii and California when it comes to surfing, you can still expect to catch some good breaks here. This is especially true in the autumn, when the biggest waves wash ashore.

On average, the surf conditions in Daytona Beach are relatively calm, though you can catch waves that top out at around ten feet tall if you show up on the right days. When the swells are low, it’s an ideal time to practice surfing in Daytona Beach. Advanced riders are definitely encouraged to try Daytona Beach surfing, but it might just be the beginners who will feel more at home here. more…

So how does 360 days of sunshine sound?” Pretty good, huh?” Well, natives of St Petersburg Florida claim that “The Sunshine City” averages about that many sunny days each year.” It’s no wonder that vacationers from all over flock to St Petersburg each year looking for fun in the sun and some beach relaxation.

St Petersburg Florida is just across the Tampa Bay from Tampa, and is often referred to in the same breath as Clearwater Beach.” It is the fourth largest city in the state of Florida and full of things to do.” The city is named after Saint Petersburg, Russia, which is the birthplace of co-founder Peter Demens. more…

Corsica is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean, following Sicily and Sardinia (which belong to Italy) and Cyprus (an independent republic). It is actually located only ten miles north of the Italian island of Sardinia and about twenty miles off the west coast of the Italian mainland.

Corsica Island is a possession of France, and is located about 110 miles south of the French mainland. Tourism to Corsica is popular because of its pleasant Mediterranean climate, stunning coastline, and breathtaking mountains. more…

Sukhothai Thailand is one of the country’s many fascinating and ancient attractions. As with the city of Ayutthaya, Old Sukhothai was one of Thailand’s most important metropolitan hubs during ancient eras.

Known as the First Thai Empire, the Sukhothai Kingdom lasted for almost exactly two centuries after its inception in 1238.

Today the old city, which contains many fantastic Sukhothai temples, sits alongside a small city known simply as New Sukhothai. As a result of the old city’s historical flavor, and the amenities presented by the newer iteration, this is one of Thailand’s most rewarding tourist destinations. more…